GCS Manager: Government Contracting & Compliance

EY; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Pension & 401(k)

Job summary

EY’s Government Contract Services (GCS) team helps clients navigate the lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts, grants, and related programs. A Manager in GCS leads engagements, supervises teams, and develops practical recommendations to manage compliance risk and drive financial performance.

You will work on advisory, pricing, cost accounting, audit readiness, and related matters, building deep technical and client service skills in a specialized market. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, law, finance, business or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience.
• At least one professional designation (CPA, CFE, CFA).
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, SCLS, DBA/DBRA, IRA, and related regulations.
• Experience in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to manage engagements from 2 to 10 resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support client engagements across the government contracting lifecycle.
• Manage workstreams and supervise team members.
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to develop practical recommendations.
• Help clients assess compliance risks and respond to government audits.
• Improve processes supporting pricing, cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Develop compliant cost accounting structures and enhance internal controls.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Negotiation & influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, law, finance, business or related field

CPA/CFE/CFA designation

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

JAMIS

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Netsuite

Job description

EY’s Government Contract Services (GCS) team helps clients navigate the lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts, grants, and related programs. A Manager in GCS leads engagements, supervises teams, and develops practical recommendations to manage compliance risk and drive financial performance.

You will work on advisory, pricing, cost accounting, audit readiness, and related matters, building deep technical and client service skills in a specialized market. Travel to client sites may be required.